In the pursuit of meaningful professional relationships, Rachel Rozen brings a refreshing perspective to networking. As a networking coach and founder of Connection Catalyst, she transforms what many perceive as “icky” networking into “sticky” relationships that last. Drawing from her own journey of connecting with 300 individuals in a year, she empowers individuals and teams […]

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) foster close-knit teams, so it’s easy to assume that they naturally foster strong interpersonal relationships. Smaller teams often share physical spaces and collaborate daily, but proximity doesn’t always translate to meaningful connection.  Deadlines pile up. Roles overlap. Conversations become transactional. Before long, team members know each other’s work habits but […]

Think about the last time someone handed you a business card. Did it make you stop and take notice, or did it slip into your wallet, destined to gather dust? That’s the problem with most business cards – they’re forgettable. In a sea of identical rectangles, how do you stand out? The answer isn’t more […]

Capture, Automate and Manage Your Leads Simply Networking is about building relationships, not struggling with data. Whether you’re meeting a client, attending a seminar, or exhibiting at a tradeshow, the challenge of managing contacts is universal. With Covve Lead Capture, you can digitize and integrate contact details into HubSpot in real time, effortlessly converting opportunities […]

The thought of letting people down, or carrying an intense sense of duty, can be overwhelming at times. It leads to many of us saying “yes” when we don’t really mean it. Each added commitment—a quick meeting, another favor—might seem harmless, but over time, these small “yeses” accumulate into a seemingly insurmountable mountain.  We feel […]

Meet, Scan, and it’s on Salesforce! In a world where every connection counts, imagine attending a bustling tradeshow and effortlessly capturing a lead with a single scan. Whether it’s a business card, QR code, or badge, Covve Lead Capture for Salesforce transforms that interaction into a fully integrated CRM record without interrupting your flow. This […]

In a recent episode of The Networker Podcast by Covve, Larry Quinlan, former Global CIO of Deloitte, reflected on his journey from the small island of St. Kitts to leading a global team of over 10,000. In conversation with Covve’s CEO Yiannis Gavrielides, Quinlan shared actionable insights on relationships, intentional leadership, and leveraging AI. His […]

Prioritizing your connections through give and take Life is filled with people, but not all relationships deserve an equal slice of your time and energy. Friends, colleagues, acquaintances, old schoolmates—each has a role, but it’s easy to blur the lines and spread ourselves too thin. We may find ourselves caught up in one-sided relationships, giving […]

How much are you losing at trade shows?  You’re at a trade show, meeting people you’re genuinely excited to connect with. The conversations flow, business cards are exchanged, and you leave with a feeling that you’ve built connections worth exploring.  But fast-forward a few days, and those cards are buried somewhere, collecting dust while their […]

Here’s how to stop You might think that silence is harmless. After all, you’re busy—everyone is. But what if that silence is costing you more than you realize? Professional relationships, built over time and through trust, are quietly eroded when communication falls by the wayside. Research shows that a lack of regular communication can damage […]